MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL - 2017 PRELIMINARY BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET
Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, December 1, 2016, 1:00 p.m.
Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT: His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
Councillor C. Block
Councillor T. Davies
Councillor R. Donauer
Councillor B. Dubois
Councillor S. Gersher
Councillor H. Gough
Councillor D. Hill
Councillor A. Iwanchuk
Councillor Z. Jeffries
Councillor M. Loewen
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager M. Totland
City Solicitor P. Warwick
CFO & General Manager, Asset & Financial Management K.
Tarasoff
General Manger, Community Services R. Grauer
General Manager, Corporate Performance C. Gryba
General Manager, Transportation & Utilities J. Jorgenson
Director of Finance C. Hack
Corporate Budget Manager J. Nechiporenko
City Clerk J. Sproule
Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant
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1. NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order followed by the playing of the national
anthem.
2. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
1. That the following letters requesting to speak be added to item 9.2.1 as
outlined:
a. Alex Fallon, President and CEO, SREDA, dated November 23, 2016
(related to Item 9.12.5);
b. Dr. Cory Neudorf, Saskatoon Health Region, dated November 28, 2016
(general);
c. Beverly MacLeod, Executive Director, Association of Consulting
Engineering Companies - Saskatchewan, dated November 28, 2016
(related to Item 9.3.8);
d. Louise Jones, Northeast Swale Watchers, dated November 28, 2016
(related to Item 9.18.1);
2. That the letter from Randy Pshebylo, Executive Director, Riversdale BID,
dated November 29, 2016 (general) be added as Item 9.2.2.3;
3. That the letter from Wes Cameron, dated November 30, 2016 (related to Item
9.10.12) be added as Item 9.2.2.4;
4. That the 2017 Operating & Capital Budget Submission from the Saskatoon
Public Library be added to item 9.6;
5. That the recommendation for Item 9.7.2 be revised to read "That the
information be received."
6. That the following recommendation 5 be added to item 9.7.1: "That, in
regards to the Growth Plan to Half a Million Implementation, the
Administration report back in 2017 with a ten-year action plan for the period
from 2017 to 2026";
7. That item 9.9 Utilities be considered following item 9.7 Reserves for Capital
Expenditures;
8. That, with regard to Item 9.9.3 - Fees for Waste-Related Services 2017, 2018,
2019, recommendations 1a), 1b), 1f), 2), 3), 4) and 5), be considered with
item 9.8 Environmental Health Business Line;
9. That revised Attachment 3 be added to item 9.10.4;
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10. That Item 9.13.4 - Friends of Bowl Foundation Legacy Fundraising Campaign
- be considered following item 9.7.2;
11. That item 9.15.1 be considered after 9.3.8; and
12. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of conflict of interest.
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
5. PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Mayor Clark recognized the recent passing of MLA, Roger Parent and extended
condolences to the family.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. QUESTION PERIOD
8. CONSENT AGENDA
9. REPORTS - 2017 PRELIMINARY BUSINESS PLAN AND DETAILED BUDGET
9.1 BUDGET INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
Mayor Clark summarized the process and provided opening comments.
Mr. Clae Hack, Director of Finance, provided an introduction and overview
of the 2017 Preliminary Corporate Business Plan and Budget.
9.2 COMMUNICATIONS
9.2.1 REQUESTS TO SPEAK
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
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That the speakers be heard and given the opportunity to address
Council under Item 9.2.1 or when the Item is address on the
agenda.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.2.1.1 Kent Smith-Windsor, dated November 21, 2016 [File
No. CK. 1700-1]
Mr. Kent Smith-Windsor, Executive Director, The Chamber,
spoke regarding the following budgetary matters:
- managing tax increase to growth
- commitment to sustain pension plans
- better performance on cost recovery targets for transit
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.2.1.2 Alex Fallon, President and CEO, SREDA, and Wanda
Hunchak, Chair, SREDA Board, dated November 23,
2016 [File No. CK. 1870-10]
Mr. Alex Fallon, SREDA, spoke in support of the funding
agreement.
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
That the information be received and joined to the file
(9.12.5).
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In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED
9.2.1.3 Dr. Cory Neudorf, Saskatoon Health Region, dated
November 28, 2016 [File No. CK. 1700-1]
Dr. Neudorf, Saskatoon Health Region, CMHO, spoke on the
effects of civic decisions on health and well-being.
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Davies
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.2.1.4 Beverly MacLeod, Association of Consulting
Engineering Companies - Saskatchewan, dated
November 28, 2016 [File No. CK. 4560-1]
Ms. McLeod requested to speak with Item 9.3.8.
9.2.1.5 Louise Jones, Northeast Swale Watchers, dated
November 28, 2016 [File No. CK. 4181-5 x1700-1]
Ms. Louise Jones, Northeast Swale Watchers spoke in
support of budget item 9.18.1, Meewasin Northeast Swale
Master Plan Funding.
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Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
That the information be received and joined to the file
(9.18.1).
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.2.2 LETTERS REQUIRING DIRECTION
9.2.2.1 Keith Moen, North Saskatoon Business Association -
2017 Preliminary Corporate Business Plan and Budget
[File No. CK. 1700-1]
Submitting comments.
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.2.2.2 Canadian Federation of Independent Business - 2017
Preliminary Operating Budget [File No. CK. 1704-1]
Submitting Comments.
Moved By: Councillor Dubois
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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9.2.2.3 Randy Pshebylo, Executive Director, Riversdale BID -
Fire Cadet Program [File No. CK. 5605-2 x1700-1]
Requesting support for the continuation of the Fire Cadet
Program to assist with property maintenance.
Moved By: Councillor Dubois
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.2.2.4 Wes Cameron, dated November 30, 2016
- Railways [File No. CK. 6170-1 x1700-1]
Submitting comments regarding railways.
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
That the information be received and joined to the file
(9.10.12).
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.3 GENERAL REPORTS
9.3.1 2017 Preliminary Corporate Business Plan and Budget [File
No. CK. 1700-1, xCK 1702-1, AF 1700-1 and AF 1704-1]
Moved By: Councillor Dubois
Seconded By: Councillor Loewen
1. That any Capital Project that has identified borrowing as a
source of funding and is approved be subject to a Public Notice
Hearing for Borrowing;
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2. That any Capital Project that has identified external funding as a
source of funding and is approved be subject to confirmation of
this external funding; and
3. That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.3.2 2017 Business Plan and Budget Process - 2016 Civic Services
Survey [CK. 365-1 x 1700-1]
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.3.3 2017 Business Plan and Budget Process – Public Engagement
Results [CK. 430-72 x 1700-1]
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Davies
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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9.3.4 Federal Infrastructure Funding Update [CK. 1860-1 x 1700-1]
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.3.5 An Update of Civic Debt [File No. CK. 1500-1, xCK 1700-1, AF.
1500-1 and XAF 1702-1]
Moved By: Councillor Davies
Seconded By: Councillor Block
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.3.6 Funding Plans Update [File No. CK. 1702-1, x CK 1700-1, AF
500-1, 500-12, 600-1 and 1702-1]
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
That the updated Civic Facilities Funding Plan, Major
Transportation Infrastructure Funding Plan, and Gas Tax Allocation
Plan be approved.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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9.3.7 Repaid Productivity Improvement Loans 2016 [CK. 1750-1 and
AF. 1700-1 x 1700-2]
Moved By: Councillor Loewen
Seconded By: Councillor Block
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.3.8 External Contracted Services [File No. CK. 4560-1 and AF
4560-1]
Ms. Beverly MacLeod, Executive Director, ACEC-Sask, provided
clarification of a consulting engineer's role and spoke in support of
the City using them.
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.15.1 Corporate Asset Management Strategy [File No. CK. 1295-1,
x1700-1 and AF. 1295-002]
Pursuant to earlier resolution, this item was brought forward to be
considered following 9.3.8.
Moved By: Councillor Gersher
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
That the 2017 allocation of the Corporate Asset Management Plan
be approved.
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In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Davies
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
That the Administration report regarding a Parks borrowing option
under the Corporate Asset Management Strategy.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED
The meeting recessed at 3:32 p.m. and reconvened at 3:48 p.m.
9.4 ARTS, CULTURE AND EVENTS VENUES
(Budget Book Pages 9 - 16)
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
That the Arts, Culture and Events Venues Business Line be approved as
amended.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.4.1 Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan [CK. 1704-1 x 620-
5]
INCLUDED
Ms. Catherine Gryba, General Manager, Corporate Performance
Department presented the City's portion of the Service Line.
Mr. Gregory Burke, Executive Director, Remai Modern Art Gallery
of Saskatchewan, presented on behalf of the Gallery.
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Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Davies
That the City of Saskatoon operating subsidy to the Remai Modern
Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Service Line be decreased by
$75,000.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Block
That the meeting be extended beyond 5:00 p.m. up to 5:30 p.m.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The meeting recessed at 5:06 p.m., and reconvened at 5:45 p.m.
9.4.2 SaskTel Centre - 2017 Operating and Capital Budget [CK. 1711-
9]
INCLUDED
Mr. Kerry Tarasoff, CFO/General Manager, Asset and Financial
Management presented the City's portion of the Service Line.
Mr. Will Lofdahl, Executive Director, SaskTel Centre, presented the
SaskTel Centre 2017 operational budget.
9.4.3 TCU Place - 2017 Operating and Capital Budget [CK. 1711-4]
INCLUDED
Mr. Kerry Tarasoff, CFO/General Manager, Asset and Financial
Management presented the City's portion of the Service Line.
Mr. Bob Korol, Executive Director, TCU Place, presented the 2017
TCU Operating and Capital Budget.
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9.5 POLICING
(Budget Book Pages 17 - 24)
Commissioners Darlene Brander and Carolanne Inglis-McQuay presented
the Business Line.
Chief Weighill provided clarification and responded to questions.
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Davies
That the Policing Business Line be approved as submitted.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
That the Board of Police Commissioners be requested to report on
reinstating and/or resourcing a check-stop program in the City.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Jeffries
and Councillor Loewen
Against: Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor
Gough, Councillor Hill and Councillor Iwanchuk
DEFEATED
9.5.1 2017 Preliminary Police Capital Budget Estimates [File No. CK.
1711-2)
9.5.2 2017 Preliminary Police Operating Budget Estimates [File No.
CK. 1711-2]
9.6 SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY [CK. 1711-6]
(Budget Book Pages 25 - 32)
Ms. Carol Cooley, Director of Libraries, presented the Business Line.
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Moved By: Councillor Loewen
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
That the Saskatoon Public Library Business Line be approved, as
submitted.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.7 RESERVES FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (RCE)
(Budget Book Pages 35 - 38)
9.7.1 2017 Reserve for Capital Expenditures and Unfunded Capital
[File No. CK. 1702-1, x1700-1 and AF. 1702-1]
Mr. Kerry Tarasoff, CFO/General Manager, Asset and Financial
Management Department reviewed this item.
City Council also received a presentation in regards to item 9.7.2 by
Ms. Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning and Development.
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
1. That $3.678 million be transferred into the Reserve for Capital
Expenditures from the 2017 Operating Budget;
2. That, in regards to the Growth Plan to Half a Million
Implementation, the Administration report back in 2017 with a
ten-year action plan for the period from 2017 to 2026.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.7.2 Growth Plan to Half a Million Implementation
Project 2541 - INCLUDED
DEALT WITH EARLIER.
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9.13.4 Friends of the Bowl Foundation Legacy Fundraising Campaign
and Phase 4 Capital Construction Plans [File No. CK. 4205-7
and RS. 1701-32]
Pursuant to earlier resolutions, this item was brought forward and
considered.
Moved By: Councillor Loewen
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
That the report of the General Manager, Community Services
Department, dated November 7, 2016, be received as information.
(Councillor Davies was not present for the vote.)
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois,
Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor
Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.7.3 City of Saskatoon Brand Development and Mapping Strategy
[File No. CK 230-1 x1700-1]
Project 2517 - INCLUDED
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
That Project 2517 – City of Saskatoon Brand Development and
Mapping Strategy be dropped "below the line" on the Reserve for
Capital Expenditure Schedule XV.
In Favour: Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor
Gersher, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and
Councillor Loewen
Against: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block and Councillor Gough
CARRIED
9.7.4 Community Winter City Strategy Development [File No. CK.
5600-1 x1700-1]
Project 2519 - INCLUDED
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Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
That the Administration report to the appropriate Committee
concerning more detail how the priority action funding will be
allocated.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The meeting was recessed at 8:22 p.m. and reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
9.7.5 2017 Request for RCE Funding - Public Space Recycling [File
No. CK. 7830-5 x1700-1]
Project 2518 - INCLUDED
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor
Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
Against: Councillor Dubois
CARRIED
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9.7.6 Naming Rights, Sponsorships, Advertising, and Donations
Review Interim Report [File No. CK. 100-25 x1700-1]
Project 2524 - INCLUDED
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.16.2 Service Saskatoon – Technology Update [File No. CK. 374-1
x1700-1]
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RCE Schedule XV
City Council considered the “above the line” Reserve for Capital Expenditures
projects individually as set out under Schedule XV, page 35 of the 2017
Preliminary Detailed Operating and Capital Budget as follows:
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Davies
Project 2541 – CY Growth Plan to Half a Million Implementation
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 18
Moved By: Councillor Davies
Seconded By: Councillor Hill
Project 1829 – AF Service Saskatoon Systems
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Project 2515 – AF – Multi-Year Business Plan & Budget
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
Project 2349 – CY Saskatoon Minor Football Field Upgrade
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Davies
Project 2034 – CY LAP & Neighbourhood Safety Implementation
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 19
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Hill
Project 2519 – Community Winter City Strategy Development
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
Project 2622 – S0 Comprehensive Governance Review
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Davies
Project 2518 – Public Space Recycling
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor
Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
Against: Councillor Dubois
CARRIED
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
Project 2524 – CP Naming and Sponsorship
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
Project 1657- CY Woodlawn Cemetery Roadway Upgrade
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Project 1934 – AF SPCA Building Upgrades
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
City Council considered allocation of remaining Reserve for Capital Expenditure
funds as follows:
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Hill
Project 2048 – Forestry Farm Park & Zoo Master Plan Implementation $125,000
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
Project 2528 – Dog Park Development $250,000
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 21
Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Project 1658 – Parks New Satellite Maintenance Building $255,000
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
Project 1963 – Corporate Accessibility Implementation $75,000
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Gough
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
Project 1638 – Backlane Tree Trimming $50,000
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Loewen
Seconded By: Councillor Block
1. That $40,000 of operating budget funding earmarked for RCE
be redirected to a one-time operating grant for the Meewasin
Valley Authority rink operation; and
2. That the Meewasin Valley Authority and the City of Saskatoon
undertake discussions regarding ongoing operating dollars for
the Meewasin Valley Authority rink for 2018 - onward, including
the exploration of funding partnerships/sponsors.
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In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Dubois
Seconded By: Councillor Davies
That this would be considered a sponsorship of the rink and would
request additional sponsorship recognition for $40,000.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
That $30,000 be added to Project 1938 – Play Structure Upgrade
and Replacement to bring that total to $480,000.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
RECONSIDER
That Council reconsider the motion “that $3.678 million be
transferred into the Reserve for Capital Expenditures from the 2017
Operating Budget.”
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
1. That $3.638 million be transferred into the Reserve for Capital
Expenditures from the 2017 Operating Budget.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Davies
That the remaining $175,000 remain in the Reserve for Capital
Expenditures.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.9 UTILITIES
(Budget Book Pages 51 - 68)
Pursuant to earlier resolution, Item 9.9 was considered following Item 9.7.
Mr. Jeff Jorgenson, General Manager, Transportation and Utilities
Department, presented the Business Line.
Moved By: Councillor Dubois
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
That the Utilities Business Line be approved as amended.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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9.9.1 Proposed January 2017 Electrical Rate Increase [File No. CK.
1905-3, xCK. 1700-1 and SLP 1905-3]
Moved By: Councillor Dubois
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
1. That the proposed January 1, 2017, rate increase be approved
for Saskatoon Light & Power as outlined within this report,
subject to Cabinet approval;
2. That the City Solicitor be instructed to amend Bylaw No. 2685,
The Electrical Rate Bylaw; and
3. That the proposed 2017 Preliminary Operating and Capital
Budgets be amended to include the effect of the reduced rate
increase as per this report.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.9.2 Water, Wastewater and Infrastructure Rates 2017, 2018, 2019
[File No. CK. 1905-2, x CK 1700-1 and WT. 1905-1]
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
1. That the 2017, 2018, and 2019 water and wastewater rate
changes, as outlined in Attachment 1 – Tables I through VI, be
approved effective the first billing in January each year;
2. That the 2017, 2018, and 2019 infrastructure rate changes, as
outlined in Attachment 1 – Table VII, be approved effective the
first billing in January each year;
3. That the Water Meter Shop Service Charges, as outlined in
Attachment 1 – Table VIII, be approved; and
4. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate
bylaws.
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In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.9.3 Fees for Waste-Related Services 2017, 2018, 2019 [File No. CK.
1905-1, x CK 1700-1 and PW 1905-1]
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
1. That the following fees for waste-related services be approved:
a. Residential Curbside Recycling Program fees per household
per month: $5.39 in 2017; $5.52 in 2018; and $5.66 in 2019;
b. Multi-Unit Residential Recycling Program fees per
householder per month: $2.81 in 2017; $2.96 in 2018; and
$3.11 in 2019;
c. Green Cart seasonal subscription fees: $55 in 2017; and
2. That the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare the appropriate
Bylaw amendment.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.8 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(Budget Book Pages 39 - 50)
Ms. Catherine Gryba, General Manager, Corporate Performance
Department, presented the Business Line.
Mr. Josh Quintal, Project Engineer and Ms. Brenda Wallace, Director of
Environmental and Corporate Initiatives provided a PowerPoint on the
Recovery Park project.
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Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
That the Environmental Health Business Line be approved as amended.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor
Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.8.1 Recovery Park Next Steps [File No. CK. 7830-4-2 and CP. 7838-
005]
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
That the report of the General Manager, Corporate Performance
Department, dated November 14, 2016, be received as information.
(Councillor Dubois was not present for the vote.)
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor
Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.8.2 Fees for Waste-Related Services 2017, 2018, 2019 [File No. CK.
1905-1 xCK 1700-1 and PW 1905-1]
Pursuant to resolution, with regard to Item 9.9.3 - Fees for Waste-
Related Services 2017, 2018, 209, recommendations 1a), 1b) 1f),
2), 3), 4) and 5) as outlined in report of the General Manager,
Transportation and Utilities Department, dated November 30, 2016,
were considered with item 9.8 Environmental Health Business Line.
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
That consideration of the recommendations outlined in the Fees for
Waste-Related Services report be deferred to the December 1
deliberations.
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In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher,
Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk and Councillor
Jeffries
Against: Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED
Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
That the Administration bring back options for small loads.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Gough
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
That further consideration of the Environmental Health Business
Line be deferred to December 1 deliberations.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Dubois
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
That the meeting recess until 1:00 p.m. on December 1.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough,
Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
Against: Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Hill
and Councillor Iwanchuk
CARRIED
The meeting recessed at 10:40 p.m., and reconvened at 1:00 p.m. on December 1.
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Mr. Russ Munro, Director of Water and Waste Stream, presented
updated information regarding landfill fees.
Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
Seconded By: Councillor Davies
1. That the following fees for waste-related services be approved:
a. Landfill tipping fee: $105 per tonne in 2017;
b. Landfill vehicle entry fees: 415 per vehicle per entry in 2017;
c. Compost Depot Commercial Hauler Seasonal Permit fees:
$150 per vehicle.
2. That the Commercial Garbage collection fees be established
based on the schedule outlined in Attachment 2 of the report of
the General Manager, Transportation and Utilities Department
dated November 30, 2016;
3. That the current 75% discount on Landfill tipping fees applied to
customers delivering small loads (<150 kg) be replaced with a
100% discount provided that the vehicle entry fee is approved at
$15 per vehicle;
4. That the 2017 Landfill Replacement Reserve Provision be set at
$21 per tonne for all waste landfilled; and
5. That the City Solicitor be instructed to amend Bylaw No. 8310,
The Waste Bylaw, 2014.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Loewen
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
That the Administration report regarding what effects, if any, on the
revenue as a result of this change for 2018 budget.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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City Council considered each of the Environmental Health Service Lines, as submitted.
Moved By: Councillor Gersher
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
Environmental Program Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Gersher
Seconded By: Councillor Block
Urban Forestry Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Dubois
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
Waste Reduction and Resource Recovery Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Block
Seconded By: Councillor Davies
Waste Handling Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
Pest Management Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.9 UTILITIES
DEALT WITH EARLIER.
9.9.1 Proposed January 2017 Electrical Rate Increase [File No. CK.
1905-3, xCK. 1700-1 and SLP 1905-3]
DEALT WITH EARLIER.
9.9.2 Water, Wastewater and Infrastructure Rates 2017, 2018, 2019
[File No. CK. 1905-2, x CK 1700-1 and WT. 1905-1]
DEALT WITH EARLIER.
9.9.3 Fees for Waste-Related Services 2017, 2018, 2019 [File No. CK.
1905-1, x CK 1700-1 and PW 1905-1]
DEALT WITH EARLIER.
9.10 TRANSPORTATION
(Budget Book Pages 69 - 98)
Mr. Jeff Jorgenson, General Manager, Transportation and Utilities
Department, presented the Business Line.
Moved By: Councillor Dubois
Seconded By: Councillor Block
That the Transportation Business Line be approved as amended.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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9.10.1 Saskatoon Transit Rate Update [File No. CK. 1905-4, xCK 1700-
1 and TU. 7301-10-14-2016]
Moved By: Councillor Gersher
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Gough
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
That the Transit Operations Service Line be approved, as
submitted.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.10.2 Access Transit - Operational Update [File No. CK. 7305-1, xCK
1700-1 and TU 7300-1 10-13-2016]
Moved By: Councillor Dubois
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
That the Access Transit Service Line be increased by $76,800 to
add 1.5 FTE.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
That the information be received and the Access Transit Service
Line be approved as amended.
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In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.10.3 Neighbourhood Traffic Reviews Implementation Plan [File No.
CK. 6320-1 x1700-1
INCLUDED
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
That the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Utilities
Department dated November 30, 2016, be received as information.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.10.4 Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Projects - 2017
Update [File No. CK. 6320-1; x1700-1]
INCLUDED
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
That the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Utilities
Department dated November 30, 2016, be received as information.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.10.5 Active Transportation Implementation Plan - 2017 Update [File
No. CK. 6000-5]
INCLUDED
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 33
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
That the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Utilities
Department dated November 30, 2016, be received as information.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.10.6 Protected Bike Lane Demonstration Project Update [File No.
CK. 6000-5 and PL. 6330-4]
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
That the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Utilities
Department dated November 30, 2016, be received as information.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.10.7 Traffic Noise Sound Attenuation – Policy Framework [File No.
CK. 375-0, x375-2 and TS 375-02]
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Hill
1. That the Administration proceed with preparing a Council Policy
based on the Traffic Noise Sound Attenuation policy framework
provided in this report;
2. That the recommended Traffic Noise Sound Attenuation
monitoring program be included in the Council Policy.
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 34
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.10.8 Capital Project #2044 - Gravel Street Upgrades [File No. CK.
6315-1 x1700-1
NOT INCLUDED
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
That the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Utilities
Department dated November 30, 2016, be received as information.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.10.9 Dust Mitigation on Gravel Streets and Lanes [File No. CK.
6315-1, xCK 1700-1 and PW. 6315-1]
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
That the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Utilities
Department dated November 30, 2016, be received as information.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 35
9.10.10 Roadside Safety Systems Update [File No. CK. 6330-1, xCK
1700-1 and TS. 6332-1]
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
That an additional $150,000 be added to Capital Project #2271 –
TU High Speed Roadside Safety Improvements in the 2017
Budget, funded from the Traffic Safety Reserve.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.10.11 Winter Road Maintenance - 2017 Options for Additional
Snow Removal Funds [File No. CK. 6290-1, xCK 1700-1 and PW
6290-1]
Moved By: Councillor Dubois
Seconded By: Councillor Block
That option 1 be implemented as outlined in the November 30,
2016 report of the General Manager, Transportation & Utilities
Department.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.10.12 Update on Railway Working Group [File No. CK. 6170-1,
x1700-1 and TS 6170-1]
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
That the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Utilities
Department dated November 14, 2016, be received as information.
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 36
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
City Council considered each of the following Transportation Service Lines as
submitted.
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
Road Maintenance Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Dubois
Seconded By: Councillor Block
Snow and Ice Management Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Davies
Street Cleaning and Sweeping Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 37
Moved By: Councillor Loewen
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
That the Administration report to the appropriate committee defining
possibilities for expansion and related costs of the fall street
sweeping program.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Bridges, Subways & Overpasses Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
Street Lighting Service Line, as amended ($97,500 reduction in
street lighting expense due to lower rate increases)
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 38
Moved By: Councillor Davies
Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries
Parking Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries
Impound Lot Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Dubois
Seconded By: Councillor Block
Engineering Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.11 URBAN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
(Budget Book Pages 99 - 120)
Mr. Randy Grauer, General Manager, Community Services Department,
presented the Business Line.
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 39
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
That the Urban Planning and Development Business Line be approved as
submitted.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.11.1 Attainable Housing Targets and Funding for 2017 (Status
Report on the Ten-Year Housing Business Plan 2013-2022)
[CK. 750-1, x 1815-1 and PL. 950-30]
INCLUDED
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
1. That funding of $1 million from the previously declared
Neighbourhood Land Development Fund surpluses (being held
to cash flow prepaid land development reserves) be allocated to
the Affordable Housing Reserve, to cover the requirement of
$500,000 in each of 2017 and 2018;
2. That a target of 400 attainable housing units be set for 2017,
and the funding be allocated to the various programs, as
outlined in this report; and
3. That the Administration report back in the spring of 2017 on
options for the stabilization of funding for the Affordable Housing
Reserve.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 40
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
That the Attainable Housing Service Line be approved as
submitted.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The meeting recessed at 3:00 p.m. and reconvened at 3:15 p.m.
9.11.2 Proposed Fee Increases for Legalizing Existing Suites
Program [CK. 1720-1 and PL. 1720-1]
INCLUDED
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Block
That the fee adjustment, as included in the proposed 2017
Business Plan and Budget, and outlined in this report, be approved.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Loewen
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
That the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare the necessary Bylaw
amendment.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
City Council considered each of the following Urban Planning and Development Service
Lines.
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 41
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Block
Building and Plumbing Permits & Standards Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Gersher
Seconded By: Councillor Block
Business Improvement Districts Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
Business Licenses Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Block
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
Development Review Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 42
Moved By: Councillor Dubois
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
Regional Planning Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.11.3 Natural Areas Strategy and Green Stormwater Management
[CK. 4110-38, x 8357-1, x 1700-1 and PL. 4205-11]
INCLUDED
Moved By: Councillor Dubois
Seconded By: Councillor Block
That the amended Capital Project No. 2390 - Green Infrastructure
Strategy, as outlined in the report of the General Manager,
Community Services Department dated November 30, 2016 and
included in the 2017 Business Plan and Budget, be approved.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Dubois
Seconded By: Councillor Block
That the Long Range Planning Service Line be approved.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.11.4 Drainage Regulation and Compliance Model Project Plan
INCLUDED
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 43
Moved By: Councillor Gough
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
That a new two-year capital project to develop a drainage
regulatory-compliance model be approved, to be funded equally
from the Storm Water Infrastructure Reserve and the Community
Services Department Plan Review and Inspection Service
Stabilization Reserve, as outlined in the report of the General
Manager, Community Services Department dated November 30,
2016 and included in the 2017 Business Plan and Budget.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Gough
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
That the Bylaw Compliance Service Line be approved.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
City Council considered the following Urban Planning and Development Service Lines.
Moved By: Councillor Gersher
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
Neighbourhood Planning Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 44
Moved By: Councillor Gersher
Seconded By: Councillor Block
Research and Mapping Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
Urban Design Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.12 COMMUNITY SUPPORT
(Budget Book Pages 121 - 134)
Mr. Randy Grauer, General Manager, Community Services Department,
presented the Business Line.
Moved By: Councillor Davies
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
That the Community Support Business Line be approved as amended.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 45
9.12.1 Pet Licensing 2017 Rates and Fees [CK. 151-15 and RS. 1720-
1]
INCLUDED
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
1. That the proposed rate increases for pet licensing, as identified
in the report of the General Manager, Community Services
Department dated November 30, 2016 and included in the 2017
Business Plan and Budget, be approved; and
2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary
amendments to Animal Control Bylaw, 1999, No. 7860.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Donauer
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
That the Animal Services Service Line be approved.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Dubois
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
That the Community Development Service Line be approved.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 46
9.12.2 Saskatoon Restorative Action Program Inc. Funding Request
[Files CK. 1871-1 and RS. 1870-1]
INCLUDED
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
That the level of funding to all five stand-alone grant recipients,
including the Saskatoon Restorative Action Program Inc., remain at
the current level, to the end of the existing three-year term, which
ends in 2018.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Davies
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
IN AMENDMENT
That the funding be increased as outlined in option 2 - $15,250 in
2017, $15,250 in 2018.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer and Councillor
Iwanchuk
Against: Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough,
Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
DEFEATED
9.12.3 Meewasin Valley Authority – Funding Request for Meewasin
Skating Rink [File No. CK. 1870-1, x 1700-1 and RF. 1870-1 (BF.
038-16)]
NOT INCLUDED
It was noted Mr. Lloyd Isaak, Chief Executive Officer, Meewasin
Valley Authority was in attendance to answer questions.
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 47
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.12.4 Letter from Raymond Moriyama Regarding Meewasin Valley
Authority Funding [File No. CK. 1870-10]
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.12.5 SREDA - New Funding Agreement 2017 - 2020 [CK. 1870-10]
INCLUDED
The City Clerk reported that City Council, at its meeting held on
August 18, 2016, adopted the following recommendation of the
Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and
Community Services:
"That the proposed funding agreement with the Saskatoon
Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA), as outlined in
the July 18, 2016 report of the CFO/General Manager, Asset and
Financial Management Department, be referred to the 2017
Corporate Business Plan and Budget deliberations."
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 48
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
DEFEATED
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
That the Community Investments & Supports Service Line be
approved, as amended (added $40,000 grant to Meewasin Valley
Authority).
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.12.6 2017 Proposed Fee Increase for Woodlawn Cemetery [CK.
1720-4 and PK. 4080-1]
INCLUDED
Moved By: Councillor Gersher
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
1. That the proposed fee increase for services provided at
Woodlawn Cemetery, as identified in this report and included in
the 2017 Business Plan and Budget, be approved; and
2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary
amendments to the bylaw.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 49
Moved By: Councillor Gersher
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
That the Cemeteries Service Line be approved.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.13 RECREATION AND CULTURE
(Budget Book Pages 135 - 168)
Mr. Randy Grauer, General Manager, Community Services Department,
presented the Business Line.
City Council was reminded of the following projects previously adjusted
through RCE:
Project 2048 Forestry Farm Park & Zoo Implementation Master Plan
$125,000
Project 2528 Dog Park Development $250,000
Project 1938 Play Structure Upgrade & Replacements $480,000
Project 1658 Parks New Satellite Maintenance Building $255,000
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
That the Recreation and Culture Business Line be approved as amended.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 50
9.13.1 Green Fee Rates for Municipal Golf Courses – 2017 and 2018
Seasons [CK. 1720-3, x 1700-1 and RS. 1720-1]
INCLUDED
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
That the green fee rate plan for municipal golf courses, as included
in the 2017 Business Plan and Budget and outlined in this report,
be approved.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.13.2 PotashCorp Playland 2017 Group Rental Rate [CK. 1720-3 and
RS. 1705-14]
INCLUDED
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
That the proposed Group Rental Rate, based on $100 per hour,
plus GST, for a group booking of up to 50 people for PotashCorp
Playland at Kinsmen Park, as outlined in the report of the General
Manager, Community Services Department dated November 30,
2016, be approved.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 51
9.13.3 2017 Proposed Rate Increase for Charge Sport Fields [CK.
1720-3, x 1700-1 and RS. 1720-6]
INCLUDED
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
That the proposed rate increase for charge sport fields, as identified
in the report of the General Manager, Community Services
Department dated November 30, 2016 and included in the 2017
Business Plan and Budget, be approved.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.13.4 Friends of the Bowl Foundation Legacy Fundraising Campaign
and Phase 4 Capital Construction Plans [File No. CK. 4205-7
and RS. 1701-32]
DEALT WITH EARLIER.
9.13.5 Parks Satellite Maintenance Buildings – Capital Update [File
No. CK. 600-1 x1700-1]
INCLUDED
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
That the revised funding plan for Capital Project No. 1658 CY –
Parks New Satellite Maintenance Buildings, as included in the 2017
Business Plan and Budget and outlined in this report, be approved.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 52
City Council considered each of the Recreation & Culture Service Lines as follows:
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Spectator Ballfields Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Marketing Services Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Community Partnerships Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Forestry Farm Park & Zoo Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 53
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Golf Courses Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Gordon Howe Campsite Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Indoor Rinks Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
PotashCorp Playland Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 54
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Outdoor Pools Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Outdoor Sport Fields Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Parks Maintenance & Design Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Playground & Recreation Areas Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 55
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Program Research & Design Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Leisure Centres - Program Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Leisure Centres - Rentals Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED
The meeting recessed at 5:00 p.m. and reconvened at 5:45 p.m.
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Targeted Programming Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 56
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Albert Community Centre Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Marr Residence Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
River Landing Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.14 FIRE SERVICES
(Budget Book Pages 169 - 176)
Chief Morgan Hackl, Saskatoon Fire, presented the Business Line.
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 57
Moved By: Councillor Dubois
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
That the Fire Services Business Line be approved as submitted.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
City Council considered the Fire Services Service Lines as follows:
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Davies
Fire Services Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
Emergency Measures Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.15 CORPORATE ASSET MANAGEMENT
(Budget Book Pages 177 - 188)
Mr. Kerry Tarasoff, CFO/General Manager, Asset and Financial
Management Department, presented the Business Line.
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
That the Corporate Asset Management Business Line be approved as
amended.
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 58
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.15.1 Corporate Asset Management Strategy [File No. CK. 1295-1,
x1700-1 and AF. 1295-002]
DEALT WITH EARLIER.
9.15.2 2017 Graffiti Management Program [File No. CK. 5000-3 and
RS. 5600-1]
Moved By: Councillor Gough
Seconded By: Councillor Block
That the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Utilities
Department dated November 30, 2016, be received as information.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
City Council considered the Corporate Asset Management Service Lines as follows:
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
Facilities Management Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 59
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
Fleet Services Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
City-Owned Property - Land
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.16 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE
(Budget Book Pages 189 - 214)
Ms. Catherine Gryba, General Manager, Corporate Performance
Department, presented the Business Line.
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
That the Corporate Governance and Finance Business Line be approved
as amended.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 60
City Council considered the Corporate Governance and Finance Service Lines as
follows:
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
Legislative Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
City Manager's Office Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.16.1 Municipal Review Commission Recommendation - Support for
Councillors - Dedicated FTE [CK. 115-1 x 1700-1]
NOT INCLUDED
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Davies
That the recommendation of the Municipal Review Commission
adding an additional FTE to the City Clerk's Office be approved, in
the amount of $79,900.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 61
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
City Clerk's Office Service Line, as amended (additional FTE -
$79,900)
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
City Solicitor's Office Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
Corporate Support Service Line, as amended ($70,000 - removed
Project 2517)
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
General Services Service Line, as amended (change to RCE
contribution - $40,000)
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 62
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
Assessment & Taxation Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
Revenue Services Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
Financial Services Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
Debt Servicing Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 63
9.16.2 Service Saskatoon – Technology Update [File No. CK. 374-1
x1700-1]
DEALT WITH EARLIER.
9.16.3 Delivering the Vision and Strategy of IT [File No. CK. 261-1
x1700-1]
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.16.4 Service Saskatoon - Progress Report and 2017 Plan [File No.
CK. 374-1, x1700-1 and CP. 0374-001]
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
Service Saskatoon Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes – City Council – Preliminary Business Plan and Budget Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and Thursday, December 1, 2016 Page 64
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
Corporate Projects Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.17 TAXATION AND GENERAL REVENUES
(Budget Book Pages 215 - 224)
Mr. Kerry Tarasoff, CFO/General Manager, Asset and Financial
Management Department, presented the Business Line and outlined
changes to the budget. He also noted that power rate changes of 3.5%
were approved by the Cabinet.
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
That the Taxation and General Revenues Business Line be approved as
amended.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
City Council considered the Taxation and General Revenues Service Lines as follows:
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
Property Levy Service Line, as amended (increase $1,241,800 –
Assessment Growth Taxation Revenue)
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
Grants in Lieu of Taxes Service Line, as amended (decrease $350,800 –
Saskatoon Light and Power)
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
Municipal Revenue Sharing Grant Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
General Revenue Service Line, as amended (decrease $127,600 SK
Power franchise fees)
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
Fines & Penalties Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Gough
Other Levies Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.18 LAND DEVELOPMENT
(Budget Book Pages 225 - 236)
Mr. Kerry Tarasoff, CFO/General Manager, Asset and Financial
Management Department, presented the Business Line.
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
That the Land Development Business Line be approved as submitted.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
City Council considered the Land Development Service Lines as follows:
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
Saskatoon Land Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
Land Development - Capital Service Line
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.18.1 Meewasin Northeast Swale Master Plan Funding [CK. 4131-5 x
1700-1]
INCLUDED
Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
1. That Capital Project No. 1663 to implement Phases One and
Two of the Meewasin Northeast Swale Master Plan, included in
the 2017 Business Plan and Budget, be approved; and
2. That funding in the amount of $1.5 million be reallocated to
Capital Project No. 1663 from the previously declared
Neighbourhood Land Development surpluses being held to
cash flow prepaid land development reserves.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.19 FINAL BUDGET CHANGES (PROPERTY TAX IMPACT)
Mr. Clae Hack, Director of Finance, summarized the final budget and
advised that the budget, based on Council's decisions throughout the
budget deliberations, the final budget requirement is 3.89%.
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Moved By: Councillor Hill
Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
That the information be received.
In Favour: Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer,
Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill,
Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Loewen
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10. INQUIRIES
11. MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)
12. GIVING NOTICE
13. URGENT BUSINESS
14. IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
Mayor City Clerk
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